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Thursday, December 1All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by Shawn Laswell in the Children's Display Case
Stop by anytime this month to see the latest artwork by Waltham artist Shawn Laswell.
Thursday, December 1All DayTeen Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Rico's Cars & Graffiti in the Teen Display Case
Stop by anytime this month to Rico's Cars & Graffiti in the Teen Display Case.
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Friday, December 210:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
Friday, December 210:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Friday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More3
Saturday, December 310:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More4
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Monday, December 56:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk: Identity
Waltham teens! Join us in the Teen Room for Real Talk- a youth-led forum by teens, for teens. All teens are welcome!
Monday, December 57:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Monday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More6
Tuesday, December 65:00—7:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English as a Second Language
English Language Learning Class
Tuesday, December 67:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 710:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 712:00—1:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Walk-In Technology Help
No appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and we'll try to help during this 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. If you would like an appointment and are not available during this time, please fill out this form.Wednesday, December 73:30—5:00 PMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Career Talk Series for Teens
Join us to learn more about different career paths in the Military in the first session of a Career Talk series presented by Mass Hires Metro South/West. This program is for Teens in 6th grade and up.
Wednesday, December 73:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group
For more information contact:Chaplains on the Way info@chaplainsontheway. org 651-757-5268 Wednesday, December 74:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Children's Program Makers Club: LEGOS
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our weekly Makers Club featuring Legos in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 4+…Learn More
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Friday, December 910:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
Friday, December 910:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Friday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More10
Saturday, December 1010:00—11:30 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Saturday Morning Book Club Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Today, we'll be reading Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang. E-books and audiobooks will be available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby at least 6 weeks before our meeting. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
Please e-mail Amber at aharvey@minlib.…Learn More
Saturday, December 1010:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More11
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Monday, December 129:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
MassHires: Adult Career Help
MassHire Career Center satellite location here at the library! MassHire offers job search help, career guidance, resume critiques (but not one-on-one writing), as well as more formal classes and training opportunities, including scholarships for classes and materials.…Learn More
Monday, December 121:00—2:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Design & Cut Winter Decorations with Our Cricut Maker
Learn how to design, print and cut your own Winter Decorations with our Cricut Maker.
Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available for use.…Learn MoreMonday, December 127:00—8:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
https://waltham. lib. ma. us/book-clubs/
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Tuesday, December 135:00—7:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English as a Second Language
English Language Learning Class
Tuesday, December 137:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1410:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 141:00—5:00 PMStudy Room 3Waltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
MassHires - Teen Career Help
Wednesday, December 144:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Children's Program Makers Club: LEGOS
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our weekly Makers Club featuring Legos in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 4+…Learn More
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Thursday, December 155:00—7:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English as a Second Language
English Language Learning Class
Thursday, December 156:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Design a 3D Holiday/Winter Decoration
Learn how to design a holiday/winter decoration that will be printed on the library’s 3D printer. The prints will be ready for pickup a week after the class meets.
Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available for use.…Learn More
Thursday, December 157:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Introduction To Hanukkah
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the world who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation.…Learn More
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Friday, December 1610:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
Friday, December 1610:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group - Friday
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More17
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Monday, December 19All DayTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk: Relationships
Waltham teens! Join us in the Teen Room for Real Talk- a youth-led forum by teens, for teens. All teens are welcome!
Monday, December 199:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
MassHire: Adult Career Help
MassHire Career Center satellite location here at the library! MassHire offers job search help, career guidance, resume critiques (but not one-on-one writing), as well as more formal classes and training opportunities, including scholarships for classes and materials.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 207:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 2110:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 2112:00—1:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Walk-In Technology Help
No appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and we'll try to help during this 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. If you would like an appointment and are not available during this time, please fill out this form.Wednesday, December 211:00—5:00 PMStudy Room 3Waltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
MassHires - Teen Career Help
Wednesday, December 214:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Children's Program Makers Club: LEGOS
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our weekly Makers Club featuring Legos in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 4+…Learn More
Wednesday, December 217:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
CANCELED - Wednesday Night Book Club Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. E-books will be available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby at least 6 weeks before our meeting. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
https://waltham.…Learn More
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Friday, December 2310:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Saturday, December 2412:00—9:00 PMChildren's RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Literacy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Teen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Waltham RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
The library is closing today at noon!
The library is closing today at 12PM (noon).
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Sunday, December 25Closed
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Monday, December 26Closed
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Monday, December 269:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
CANCELED - MassHires: Adult Career Help
MassHire Career Center satellite location here at the library! MassHire offers job search help, career guidance, resume critiques (but not one-on-one writing), as well as more formal classes and training opportunities, including scholarships for classes and materials.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 277:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 2810:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 283:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group
For more information contact:Chaplains on the Way info@chaplainsontheway. org 651-757-5268 Wednesday, December 284:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Children's Program Makers Club: LEGOS
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our weekly Makers Club featuring Legos in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 4+…Learn More
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Friday, December 3010:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Saturday, December 314:30—9:00 PMChildren's RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Literacy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Teen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Waltham RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
The library is closing today at 4:30PM!
The library is closing today at 4:30PM.